Port of Jizan (SAGIZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jizan (UN/LOCODE SAGIZ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. It sits at 16.9000° N, 42.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 12 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jizan
Where is Port of Jizan located?
Port of Jizan is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 16.9000° N, 42.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jizan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jizan is SAGIZ — country code SA, location code GIZ.
How deep is Port of Jizan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jizan has a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 12 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Jizan?
Port of Jizan reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 229 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Jizan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Jizan.
What type of harbor is Port of Jizan?
Port of Jizan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jizan have?
Port of Jizan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jizan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48142), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →